bala wrote: ↑07 May 2026 20:50
Anyone know who are the likely candidates for CM of Bengal from BJP.
bala saar,
so far, only suvendu adhikari's name has been mentioned
But the BJP bosses are full of surprises, especially in such situations
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 07 May 2026 22:26
by chetak
does anyone really care
the war of the padres
Political tensions have sharply escalated in Tamil Nadu with sources in Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) claiming that all 108 TVK MLAs may resign if the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) or All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) attempt to stake claim to form the government.
TVK sources suspect that DMK and AIADMK could be exploring ways to prevent Vijay from becoming Chief Minister despite TVK emerging as the single largest party.
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 07 May 2026 23:14
by V_Raman
It is ADMK that is at risk of dying - not DMK.
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 07 May 2026 23:18
by bala
Governor Rajendra Arlekar Super Exclusive With Arnab On The Tamil Nadu Political Stalemate
May 7, 2026
Governor Rajendra Arlekar, speaking exclusively to Arnab, explains his stand on the Tamil Nadu political stalemate. He says he’s “ready to swear in a government tomorrow” but insists any claimant must first convince him they have the numbers, even if he doesn’t demand a headcount in Raj Bhavan. Arlekar cites Bommai, stresses that majority must be proven on the floor of the House, voices worry over “horse trading”, and denies he is trying to block Vijay or TVK, saying his duty is to protect Tamil Nadu’s people, not enable an unstable regime.
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 07 May 2026 23:24
by g.sarkar
https://www.telegraphindia.com/election ... id/2159070 Split in Muslim vote across three minority-dominated Bengal districts boosts BJP victory
Murshidabad, a district with over 70 per cent Muslim population with 22 Assembly constituencies, emerged as the sole district in Bengal where five parties secured seats
Avijit Sinha, Alamgir Hossain, 05.05.26
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.telegraphindia.com/election ... id/2159207 Bengal elections: How 49 Hindu-majority seats foretold Trinamool's rout
In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP had led in only 20 of these 49 Assembly segments; the Trinamool Congress was ahead in 29
Snehamoy Chakraborty, 06.05.26 ......
___________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.thestatesman.com/india/gove ... 91218.html Governor RN Ravi dissolves Bengal Assembly; Mamata Banerjee no longer CM
The Governor dissolved the Assembly after its five-year term ended on May 7.
Statesman News Service, May 7, 2026 ......
_____________________________________________________________________________ https://www.thestatesman.com/india/days ... 91054.html Days after BJP’s Bengal win, India asks Bangladesh to expedite nationality verification for smooth repatriation of illegal immigrants
Addressing a press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants would require cooperation from Dhaka.
Statesman News Service, May 7, 2026 ......
Gautam
bala wrote: ↑07 May 2026 20:50
Anyone know who are the likely candidates for CM of Bengal from BJP.
bala saar,
so far, only suvendu adhikari's name has been mentioned
But the BJP bosses are full of surprises, especially in such situations
Just hoping that bhajapa doesn't play with the general sentiments and make Suvendu dada the rightful CM. Afterall, he has suffered so much and still has gone toe to toe with that despicable human and has come out trumps.
Pls no more surprises.
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 00:23
by g.sarkar
https://www.thestatesman.com/india/who- ... 91258.html Who will lead BJP’s first government in West Bengal?
The BJP Legislative Party meeting will be held on Friday evening where the party will elect its leader who will be the Chief Minister of the state.
Statesman News Service, May 7, 2026 ......
The BJP Legislative Party meeting will be held on Friday evening where the party will elect its leader who will be the Chief Minister of the state.
While several names are making the rounds, Nandigram and Bhabanipur MLA Suvendu Adhikari, senior leader Dilip Ghosh, and state BJP President Samik Bhattacharya are seen as frontrunners.
Speculations are also rife that the BJP could also consider Agnimitra Paul and Roopa Ganguly for the top job.
However, considering the BJP’s recent trend of appointing relatively lesser-known faces as CMs, the possibility of the party choosing an unexpected candidate for the Bengal top job cannot be completely ruled out.
.....
Gautam
What choice of genuine leadership did BJP provide for the TN people to vote? Nainar Nagendran (need to google to find out) in place of K Annamalai who was even denied a seat run in this election. All this because of a dying dravidian party ADMK's insistence.
williams ji,
didn't they make a similar mistake when they side lined Bandi Sanjay Kumar in telengana
Chetak ji, can I provide a counter CT?
If tamil public is not warming up to Annamalai ji, then is there any harm in trying him out from Karnataka? Afterall he was a very public figure as IPS office in Bangalore and will have that critical mass readily available and would be much easier on electoral process. Another aspect, even the local leadership is not being able to counter siddhu much despite his anti hindu programs, here's a readymade opportunity which can be taken up with both hands. He might excel here as a netural candidate afterall
didn't they make a similar mistake when they side lined Bandi Sanjay Kumar in telengana
Chetak ji, can I provide a counter CT?
If tamil public is not warming up to Annamalai ji, then is there any harm in trying him out from Karnataka? Afterall he was a very public figure as IPS office in Bangalore and will have that critical mass readily available and would be much easier on electoral process. Another aspect, even the local leadership is not being able to counter siddhu much despite his anti hindu programs, here's a readymade opportunity which can be taken up with both hands. He might excel here as a netural candidate afterall
sadly, ritesh ji, the reality is that tamil and kannadigas don't mix in the political sense
there has always been an undercurrent of hostility
OTOH. telugu and tamil mix very well because both were part of the old madras presidency during the britshit days
Political tensions have sharply escalated in Tamil Nadu with sources in Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) claiming that all 108 TVK MLAs may resign if the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) or All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) attempt to stake claim to form the government.
What is the logic here? If 108 TVK MLAs resign, the DMK + AIADMK combine will have supermajority in the assembly 106/126. DMK + AIADMK : 59+ 47 = 106. Total assembly will be 234 - 108 = 126. This would let the DMK+AIADMK do whatever they want till the bypoll results for the 108 seats. The outcome is not guaranteed to go to TVK.
so far, only suvendu adhikari's name has been mentioned
But the BJP bosses are full of surprises, especially in such situations
Just hoping that bhajapa doesn't play with the general sentiments and make Suvendu dada the rightful CM. Afterall, he has suffered so much and still has gone toe to toe with that despicable human and has come out trumps.
Pls no more surprises.
ritesh ji,
there are organically grown, RSS backgrounded, very capable BJP leaders available in bengal
suvendu was very much a part of the highest echelons of the tmc, until he had a falling out
outsiders are not always the best choice because the organisation may not easily find it acceptable to work with them, and very often, lateral entries disrupt existing hierarchies, demoralising the loyal troops and likely to cause internal ruptures, imposing new practices without intimate knowledge of the existing ecosystem
but, at the same time one needs steel to cut steel, especially in these border states. Hemanta has worked out exceptionally well for the BJP
besides, there is an extraordinary amount of BIF interest in this part of India and mumtaz was a very significant part of the machinations that were in play for the past so many decades
and ritesh ji, just think and enumerate the difference between tmc in bengal and dmk in TN, the nature and the brutal characteristics of these two leaderships and their evil regimes, the separatist agenda, the extreme violence and the subversion/suppression of the majority, the systemic loot and ingrained corruption, the theft of public resources and goods, and the proven cross border connections of both parties with anti national forces and the constant litanies about freedom, federalism, constitution, and unwarranted interference of the centre
What is the logic here? If 108 TVK MLAs resign, the DMK + AIADMK combine will have supermajority in the assembly 106/126. DMK + AIADMK : 59+ 47 = 106. Total assembly will be 234 - 108 = 126. This would let the DMK+AIADMK do whatever they want till the bypoll results for the 108 seats. The outcome is not guaranteed to go to TVK.
saar ji,
if they resign, all their seats will go for re election. If they do this they may be hoping that the centre will impose president's rule.
It is merely a threat. vijay is caught in a cleft stick
like the old spy vs spy cartoons, this is the latest avatar, padre vs padre
the tvk are obviously hoping that other parties will also follow their desperate example and resign
But the real fact of the matter is that no party in TN has the resources to fight another election so soon, except perhaps the BJP
the biggest loser will be the AIDMK, which will splinter almost immediately.
eps is not fighting to be part of the govt, his fear is more personal and existential in nature, hitting him and his party so very close to home
in keen anticipation, his vulture like erstwhile colleagues have already gathered for the expected feast, with kala mami leading the pack
Either way, eps is toast
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 07:01
by uddu
V_Raman wrote: ↑07 May 2026 23:14
It is ADMK that is at risk of dying - not DMK.
Already dead. This will be their last win and most of them because of the alliance.
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 07:29
by g.sarkar
https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/wh ... 07368.html West Bengal election results: Who will be the next CM after BJP races to power?
FP Explainers • May 4, 2026 West Bengal stands at a decisive crossroads counting trends indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on course to form its first-ever government in the state.
With leads ranging roughly near 200 seats in the 293-member Assembly — well above the halfway mark of 148 — the scale of the party’s surge has shifted attention to the next big question: Who will be the next chief minister of West Bengal?
The BJP, unlike several regional parties, does not typically project a chief ministerial face in states where it is attempting to unseat an incumbent.
This approach was followed in West Bengal as well, even as the campaign witnessed high-decibel attacks on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Now, with the possibility of forming the government turning into a near-certainty, the central leadership faces the crucial task of identifying a leader who can both consolidate the electoral mandate and govern a politically complex state.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had, during the campaign, repeatedly underlined that the BJP would appoint a Bengali as chief minister if voted to power.
The statement was aimed at countering the TMC’s persistent charge that the BJP was dominated by “bohiragotos” or outsiders. That political framing has now become an important lens through which the party’s leadership choice is being evaluated.
...... Suvendu Adhikari: From TMC insider to BJP’s central figure
At the centre of the chief ministerial debate is Suvendu Adhikari, who has emerged as the most prominent face of the BJP in West Bengal politics. Currently serving as the Leader of Opposition, Adhikari’s political trajectory has been closely intertwined with the state’s recent history.
He began his political career in student politics with the Congress at a time when the Left Front was dominant in Bengal.
Over time, he became one of Mamata Banerjee’s most trusted associates within the TMC and played a pivotal role in mobilising support during the Nandigram agitation — a movement that proved instrumental in the TMC’s rise to power in 2011.
His departure from the TMC in December 2020, just months before the 2021 Assembly elections, was one of the most consequential political shifts in recent Bengal politics.
The move not only dealt a setback to the TMC but also provided the BJP with a leader who had deep insight into the ruling party’s organisational structure.
In the 2021 elections, Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, a contest that became the focal point of the entire campaign. Although the BJP did not secure a majority, the victory elevated Adhikari’s stature significantly within the party.
...... Samik Bhattacharya: The organisational strategist
Another significant name in the discussion is Samik Bhattacharya, the current state BJP president. A long-time member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Bhattacharya represents the organisational backbone of the party in West Bengal.
He has been associated with the BJP since its early years in the state, when it had minimal electoral presence. Notably, he became the first BJP MLA in West Bengal after winning a by-election from Basirhat Dakshin in 2014. Over the years, he has contributed to building the party’s structure at the grassroots level.
..... Dilip Ghosh: Architect of BJP’s expansion in Bengal Dilip Ghosh remains one of the most influential figures in the BJP’s rise in West Bengal. As a former state president, he was instrumental in expanding the party’s footprint during a critical phase of its growth.
.....
Gautam
Also see: https://www.rediff.com/news/report/suve ... 260506.htm Adhikari Or Ghosh: Who Will Be West Bengal Chief Minister?
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 08:39
by chetak
BJP is a Hindutva Party!
Mirchi Kyun Lag rahi hai Itni?
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 09:03
by chetak
The UNTOLD STORY of Kerala...!!
8 constituencies with over 30% vote share!
6 constituencies finishing a dominant second!
ritesh wrote: ↑08 May 2026 05:32
Chetak ji, can I provide a counter CT?
If tamil public is not warming up to Annamalai ji, then is there any harm in trying him out from Karnataka? Afterall he was a very public figure as IPS office in Bangalore and will have that critical mass readily available and would be much easier on electoral process. Another aspect, even the local leadership is not being able to counter siddhu much despite his anti hindu programs, here's a readymade opportunity which can be taken up with both hands. He might excel here as a netural candidate afterall
sadly, ritesh ji, the reality is that tamil and kannadigas don't mix in the political sense
there has always been an undercurrent of hostility
OTOH. telugu and tamil mix very well because both were part of the old madras presidency during the britshit days
Annamalai will be successful in KA as well, but he's needed in TN for the long term. So I doubt it will happen. KA needs to find it's own home-grown Annamalai to build a genuine and resilient base for the party, and there is a lot of yearning for such a person.
Second, he's not sidelined as such - all I can say is that the central BJP is fully behind him, and consulted him before taking all decisions in the run up to the polls; the state unit has some detractors, which is not that different from other state units.
Look deeper into the results, some underlying issues have been fixed for the long term, within and without
P.S. The hostility issue is not an issue as such, but created to serve political interests on both sides. It can fixed easily, and will disappear if a BJP govt comes on both sides of the Kaveri.
V_Raman wrote: ↑05 May 2026 22:13
....
My lived experience is that Hinduism is pretty casual/diminished in rest of India while it is pretty serious in TN - it is rest of India that needs to catch up. This is why BJP finds it hard to play its brand of politics in TN. Tamils say we are already as Hindu as one can get - what are you even talking about?!
...
Talking about not voting anti hindus to power
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You folks should watch Tamil mega serials to see the Hinduness of TN.
...
Despite which tamils have voted a non-hindu filum star to power
My quick take on this - generally, Hindu sentiments are very strong in TN, but they don't seep into politics since the politicians usually don't venture into religious issues. Most of them are practicing Hindus themselves, even in the DMK, so they are careful to not do things like what happened in WB. So net result is that most TN folks get to practice and follow their everyday Hindu routines without much disturbance. For our two most important festivals, Pongal and Deepavali, the Jallikattu ban was reversed by EPS (and NDA at the centre) and the fireworks ban never really made it here since Sivakasi is the biggest producer of firecrackers, so GoTN had the industry to protect. Other local festivals like the village temple kumbabishekams and thiruvizhas have continued as before and local politicians always pitch in with expenses. Net net, on the ground level, people are not prevented from following traditions, so it doesn't translate into political consolidation.
And no, temple (mis-)administration by HR&CE is not a ground level issue, whether we like it or not. As for the conversion mafia, it is still below the general Hindu threshold of tolerance, not least because of the above-mentioned festivals going on in full gusto. So people don't feel a threat to their way of life.
Since the communal issues seen in other states don't find a lot of resonance here, the BJP's traditional brand of Hindutva politics does not go far. Most people are like: I don't see the issues the BJP points out, so I don't understand what they are saying. Let's face it, the average voter anywhere in the country votes on the basis of the most pressing and immediate issue (usually RKM-related), not a long term strategic direction, and it's the same here. We can be judgmental about it, or accept it as the reality and figure out a way to convey the issues in a manner that will resonate with them.
Annamalai changed this conversation by bringing in practical topics (such as infra and development) and made that the central theme. Instead of placing Hindutva at the front and centre, he positioned development and clean governance at the centre, but with a strong backing from Hindutva. That, and our penchant for identifiable tall leaders, did resonate, translating into the 19% voteshare NDA got in 2024. It would have resulted in 20-25 seats had the AIADMK not been obtuse and stayed within the NDA, but that's water under the bridge.
P.S. Recently, the DMK blatantly interfered with the Thirupparankundram issue this year, and lost badly in the subsequent election. But it was not a big talking point across the state, since the ADMK-BJP combine scored a self-goal by not letting the BJP contest from there, and the BJP did a poor job to keep it in the conversation. Of course, there was an impact locally, wherein TVK took the seat with a whopping 41K vote margin over the DMK, and the AIADMK finishing a distant third and only 19% of the vote.
didn't they make a similar mistake when they side lined Bandi Sanjay Kumar in telengana
Chetak ji, can I provide a counter CT?
If tamil public is not warming up to Annamalai ji, then is there any harm in trying him out from Karnataka? Afterall he was a very public figure as IPS office in Bangalore and will have that critical mass readily available and would be much easier on electoral process. Another aspect, even the local leadership is not being able to counter siddhu much despite his anti hindu programs, here's a readymade opportunity which can be taken up with both hands. He might excel here as a netural candidate afterall
On the contrary Tamil public was warming up to Annamalai. However it was too ambitious to contest in Coimbatore in a three way race. What BJP needed was building up the organizational strength of contesting in all constituencies. He also increased the voting percentage from 3.5 percent to 11.2% in 2024. That is not a simple achievement in Dravidian bastion. He should have been given more time IMO.
Humayun Kabir's party : 2 candidates won. Both Muslims.
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 12:52
by chetak
The wokes and urban naxals "need" the BJP to field muslim candidates to prove their "secular" credentials.
and that's like wilfully breeding venomous snakes in your backyard
why would the BJP do that..
They have nothing more to prove to anyone, but the neverwhovian cancer infested ekka, dukka lefties think that their woke agenda still matters in national politics, seeing as to how they have (mis)appropriated for themselves the job of India's conscience keepers
they seem to have forgotten their long diminished aukat has reached the point of total irrelevance
the bengal disaster, that has routed and discarded the tmc, has quietened a lot of shell shocked India (and Hindu) haters, including those loud local vocals from the nepalese, pakis and beedis cohorts
the wokes and urban naxals are now rallying around the new khujliwal clone joseph vijay, whom the BIF is now trying to transplant and prop up in TN
if two opposing and powerful groups of padres are trying to muscle in on TN, you can bet that something very nasty is brewing
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 13:01
by SRajesh
I know Smt Smriti Irani was raised in New Delhi.
Her Mother is a Bengali.
BJP is know to throw Googlies
Just Saying!!
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 13:18
by uddu
https://x.com/i/status/2052623913721770191
@RShivshankar
THE REAL "VOTE CHORI"? THE UNTOLD KERALA STORY.
The Congress leadership often speaks about internal democracy and a level playing field. But the unfolding Chief Ministerial contest in Kerala is raising uncomfortable questions within the party itself. A Kerala Cong insider has spilt the beans to CNN NEWS 18. Insider wonders if the principle is that leadership must emerge from political struggle on the ground, then why is K.C. Venugopal, who did not contest the Kerala election and operates largely from Delhi as AICC General Secretary (Organisation), suddenly being seen as the frontrunner for Chief Minister? Does this not risk overshadowing leaders who spent years rebuilding the Congress in Kerala? The UDF’s jump from 41 seats to 102 seats is being described as historic. Much of the credit is being attributed to V.D. Satheesan, who led the opposition campaign on the ground. If performance and political delivery matter, many in the party are asking why isn't he CM. Questions are also being raised about the observer process. Mukul Wasnik, Ajay Maken and Deepa Das Munshi all seen as organisationally junior to K.C. Venugopal within the Congress hierarchy are consulting MLAs on the CM choice. Critics within the party argue that observers who report to Venugopal canmot objectively assess opinions about Venugopal himself. The Indian Express captured the photo of a list being carried by Wasnik that shows support for KC.
Congress must decide whether its Kerala decision will reinforce its claims of internal democracy or strengthen the perception that the high command is the final word.
He has been asked to seek support from MLAs for the next CM of Kerala.
Today, while interacting with the media he purposely leaked the document which had signs of MLAs.
As per the picture, most of the MLAs have chosen KC Venugopal instead of LOP VD Satheesan.
VD Satheesan comes from Poor Background who have not lost any election since 2001.
VD Satheesan as LOP of Kerala exposed various scams of Communist Govt, he got mocked, beaten by Police. He walked hundreds of kilometres to get support for Congress in this election.
The local people voted for Congress because of VD Satheesan.
Now the High Command wants to place their most Loyal commander KC Venugopal as Chief Minister.
Did the High Command force MLAs to Sign the paper insupport of KC Venugopal?
KC Venugopal has faced various accusations in the past for selling tickets to his lady friends!!
They went from home to home, collecting handfuls of rice, grains, and vegetables from common families.
Because this victory was not funded by power.
It was built on sacrifice.
The spirit of Bengal was never broken, It was only waiting for its moment.
For years they were threatened, beaten, silenced…
Yet they kept their faith alive.
And today, Bengal is celebrating not with luxury
but with the tears, hope, and pride of ordinary people who refused to surrender.
Not a single congi clown questioned it as they are hoping to join the TVK coalition by scamming the DMK
Congratulations, people of TN, welcome to Karnataka’s so called ‘super development model.’
Don’t expect real development or progress, just higher costs everywhere and a definite rise in debt, all while the ‘freebies’ are sold as some grand achievement.
Quite the masterclass.
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 15:03
by SivaR
In TN, I can see BJP is making the same mistake congress did, but worse. In congress, they tried to implement the central command and control, one size fits all strategy and failed badly. Atleast congress still have some grass root level presence and can feedback the central command, but they dont listen. In BJP, its worse, they dont have grass root level presence to have a real feedback and their advisors don't have a clue of what's happening in ground. Otherwise , they would have realised long back the original ADMK is long dead, whatever present now is not worth going with. But still went with them and wounded beyond recognition. They even lost their strong holds in KK district. They need to sack their TN advisors, especially the one who advised Demonitization to PM.
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 17:10
by ritesh
SRajesh wrote: ↑08 May 2026 13:01
I know Smt Smriti Irani was raised in New Delhi.
Her Mother is a Bengali.
BJP is know to throw Googlies
Just Saying!!
Jai ho ! Shri Suvendu Adhikari declared as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 18:01
by Lisa
No doubt that an offence has taken place but who was robbed. Congress was going to steal the money anyway, so is the thief complaining that the money was stolen by the wrong thief?
How a fake ‘Rahul Gandhi secretary’ swindled crores from Congress leaders across states
I got educated on why Governor is not inviting TVK in TN - post-poll alliance.
If TVK had gone in as SLP - then Governor would have invited them to form govt.
There have been only 2 instances where a post-poll alliance was invited to form govt and both controversial
Soren - where BJP went to SC and he resigned immediately. SC rapped the Governor for inviting to form govt without proof of majority for a post-poll alliance
Fadnavis - where INC/Sena went to SC and he had to prove majority in 23 hours. They failed. SC rapped the Governor for inviting to form govt without proof of majority for a post-poll alliance
That is why TVK is not taking this to SC here and working on getting the numbers. They did not need an alliance with INC and it is a strategic error on their part.
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 22:16
by bala
On TVK in TN:
Per majority they need half of 234 ie. 117, they are short - 108. They need 10 or more since CM vote is gone. The INC, CPI, etc have agreed to support him. So he has the numbers required. Don't know what pound of flesh they extracted from Vijay for the support. However they will pull the plug anytime. One faction of ADMK is onboard but that has gone into fight within.
On Bengal:
I hope the new BJP govt cleans out the gundagiri elements very quickly and imposes a strict discipline in W. Bengal. There is so much to clean out and getting things stablized. BD fencing should be completed soon and all the BD hangover people should be booted out quickly.
Added later:
Action Starts on Bengal - Bangladesh Border | Impact of Bengal | Iran | Gen PR Shankar, VibhutiJha
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 23:11
by g.sarkar
https://www.telegraphindia.com/election ... id/2159634 Bengal CM 2026: Amit Shah announces Suvendu Adhikari as chief minister after Assembly poll win
Adhikari not only reprised his victory over Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram – achieved five years ago – but eclipsed it in the 2026 polls, delivering a far more emphatic blow
Our Web Desk, 08.05.26
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was on Friday elected the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the first BJP chief minister of the state.
BJP sources said Adhikari's name was proposed at the legislature party meeting here and formally announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the presence of newly elected BJP MLAs and senior party leaders.
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was on Friday elected the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the first BJP chief minister of the state.
BJP sources said Adhikari's name was proposed at the legislature party meeting here and formally announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the presence of newly elected BJP MLAs and senior party leaders.
"Eight proposals were received, and all of them had only one name. Adequate time was given for a second name, but no other name was proposed. Therefore, I announce Suvendu Adhikari as the chief minister of West Bengal," Shah said after the meeting.
Adhikari is Bengal's second chief minister from Purba Medinipur after Ajoy Mukherjee, the former chief minister of Bengal who was from Tamluk. Mukherjee served three short terms as the CM of Bengal. During that time Medinipur was still a single, undivided district.
......
Gautam
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 08 May 2026 23:24
by bala
Here is some interesting stat for W. Bengal
Registered Voters:
2016 65.94 M
2019 70 M
2021 73.4 M
2024 76 M
2026 68.25 M
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 09 May 2026 04:27
by KL Dubey
g.sarkar wrote: ↑08 May 2026 23:11
BJP sources said Adhikari's name was proposed at the legislature party meeting here and formally announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the presence of newly elected BJP MLAs and senior party leaders.
"Eight proposals were received, and all of them had only one name. Adequate time was given for a second name, but no other name was proposed. Therefore, I announce Suvendu Adhikari as the chief minister of West Bengal," Shah said after the meeting.
Excellent. New dawn for West Bengal.
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Posted: 09 May 2026 04:35
by KL Dubey
On TN: some posters wax eloquent on the "hindu-ness" of TN.
As I said before, this brand of hinduism is culturally rich no doubt - but it does not include proper values of Dharma and cultural unity (perhaps due to the misinformation and fake propaganda of "dravidian" parties over decades). People do not understand external threats and seem oblivious to internal threats (e.g., X-men with conversion agenda).
For this reason, for all the "hindu-ness" of TN, the stark choice today in that state is either the "dravidian" parties that want to "eradicate sanatana dharma" or a guy named Joseph inserted by external forces as a Kejriwal-like plant. Such hindu-ness is simply not in hindu interest.
TN has stayed "hindu" because northern parts of the country took the hits and sacrificed millions of lives during centuries of invasions. Now I say, its damn time to return the favor and stop conversion/X-men from proliferating using TN as a base. A similar situation is there in KL, but I see the situation there improving rather dramatically.
